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Anthony House worthy of financial help from public to keep serving homeless
The quintessential drunk with a graying beard drooling in his sleep on a park bench is still out there. But the face of the homeless in Lake County has taken a dramatic turn. Think: Single dad raising two preschoolers. Or Mom and three kids, ages 7, 6...
Tags: Human Interest, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Social Issues, Amusement and Theme Parks
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EDITORIAL: Still seeking solutions
Kitsap Sun, Bremerton, Wash.An ambitious idea to create a comprehensive program to help chronically homeless men at an abandoned youth camp in South Kitsap is dead -- but the continuing effort to address the problem in Kitsap County is not. That's what proponents are saying...Tags: Social Services, Homelessness, Social Issues, Nursing Homes
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As pill mills fade away, heroin fills the void
Miami HeraldKevin Foley stood before a judge in Broward County's drug court -- fellow abusers sitting behind in him in the pews -- talking about the fitful life of a recovering addict, the random drug tests, the counseling and what he hoped was his next, clean...Tags: OxyContin (drug), Broward County Commission, Broward County, Crime, Law and Justice, Prosecution
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Brown proposes Medicaid Lock-In legislation
Portsmouth Daily Times, OhioIt comes as no surprise to residents of Scioto County -- ground zero for the war on prescription drug abuse -- that prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in Ohio. Prescription pain medications, such as oxycodone, morphine, and methadone, are largely...Tags: Epidemics and Plagues, OxyContin (drug), Government Health Care, Drug Trafficking, Pharmaceuticals
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2 openings exist on Fayette County Common Pleas bench; 5 try for jobs
Tribune-Review, Greensburg, Pa.Five candidates are seeking two openings on Common Pleas Court in Fayette County. Gerald Solomon and Ralph Warman retired and work as part-time senior judges. The four Democrats and one Republican are cross-filed to seek both the Democratic and...Tags: Trials, Business Enterprises, Elections, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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BRIEF: Prenatal drug abuse examined
The Pueblo Chieftain, Colo.Catholic Charities and Pueblo Rape Crisis Services will host a training seminar May 18 about how prenatal substance abuse affects children's behavior after birth. The event is aimed at parents and foster parents of children affected by prenatal...Tags: Religion and Belief, Social Services, Behavioral Conditions, Abusive Behavior, Roman Catholicism
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Longtime Merced County, Atwater official honored for work
Merced Sun-StarA man who was once at the helm of Merced County and Atwater was recently recognized for more than four decades of work in local government. Greg Wellman, who recently left his post as interim city manger of Oakdale, said he's taking a step back from...Tags: Civil and Public Service, Government, Local Government, Politics
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Pastor promotes power of pulpits
The Register-Herald, Beckley, W.Va.A pastor who recently spoke to a group of child advocates in Oak Hill wants to help other clergy understand the power of their pulpits in working to better the lives of children and families. In a place like West Virginia, where child poverty and broken...Tags: Methamphetamine (drug), Religion and Belief, Religious Events, Separation of Church and State, Family
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Ylonda Powell Medley's 'Stuck' at Long Wharf Theatre hopes to kick-start lives in need of inspiration
New Haven Register, Conn.Ylonda Powell Medley could be forgiven for not being able to identify with the plight of some of the characters in her gospel stage play "Stuck." The 37-year-old mother of two, whose earlier acting ambitions -- which included the role of young Maretha...Tags: High Schools, Fairfield County, Monroe (Fairfield, Connecticut), Entertainment, West Haven
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Students earn full scholarships for community efforts
The Daily News, Jacksonville, N.C.Two area students have earned full scholarships to attend North Carolina State University in the fall for their dedication to education and leadership in their communities. Kalen Rebekah Perry of Newport and Sydney Rae Grice of Richlands are among 44...Tags: Government, North Carolina State University, National Government, Behavioral Conditions, Breast Cancer
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Medicaid expansion needs special session
As a long time mental health court (criminal) judge in the state of Florida, I urge Gov. Rick Scott to call a special legislative session on Medicaid expansion. Everyday I face individuals and families desperate for medical treatment, mental health...Tags: Prisons, Health Insurance Cost, Government Health Care, Broward County, Crime, Law and Justice
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Legislative Proposals Dim The Lights On Freedom Of Information
The Hartford CourantEvery year the lights go out a little more on the public's right to know about its government, and they're growing dimmer again in 2013. Legislation pending in the Connecticut General Assembly could further erode the state's Freedom of Information Law...Tags: Regulatory Policy and Organizations, Prisons, Political Fundraising, Regional Elections, Elections
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